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Examples of arm and a leg in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But Bryan’s policy would, if executed properly, help make sure those who get tickets won’t pay an arm and a leg for them.
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2023
Of course, an electrified DB6 will cost you and arm and a leg.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2021
As per usual, Amazon is stocked with fab options that don't cost an arm and a leg.
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Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 25 Jan. 2023
Losing weight shouldn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
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Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
Pupper loves pets, uses only the best ingredients, and won’t cost you an arm and a leg—even your dog knows this is the smarter choice!
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Arthur Williams, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
Plenty of first-time actors would give an arm and a leg (and perhaps a few fingers) to work with Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell.
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Hannah Strong, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2022
But on occasion, celebs switch lanes and sport jewelry that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022
Best for: Resort riders looking to get a foot in the backcountry door without spending an arm and a leg, and freestylers who want a backcountry booter blaster.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1924, in the meaning defined above
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“Arm and a leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arm%20and%20a%20leg. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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